[FWDLK] regulator tune-up

[Philippe COURANT <accf_clb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,
Last week i told my "story" about hand brake light bulb
replacement but i haven't had any advises about voltage of my
car: i know since several weeks that the voltage is a little
high: i checked the voltage at battery posts with engine running
at iddle and it's between 15.5 and 16 V.

First inquiry: what would be the correct voltage ? the FSM says
that:
- the "voltage setting" of the regulator must be between 14.3 and
14.9 at 70° F, a little lower if t° increase.
- The regulator cut-out relay must close between 13 and 13.75 V.
So what is the measurement i would read on battery posts ?

Second inquiry: is the voltage setting adjustement (bending lower
hanger of the voltage regulator spring up) an easy adjustement
and is this setting the first thing i'll have to make ? I have
voltmeter, some knowledge about electricity but no special tools
or equipment like "carbon pile rheostat" or 50 A amperemeter ..

Thanks

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Philippe COURANT (Pau, France)
Imperial 57 Crown convertible
Buick 58 Roadmaster sedan

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